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Samin Nosrat’s sky-high focaccia
If you’ve never made focaccia, this is easy – but takes time. Samin Nosrat’s sky-high focaccia (Aya Brackett/PA “I’ve spent years tweaking and perfecting this golden, chewy focaccia recipe, which I originally developed for the Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat documentary series,” says chef Samin Nosrat. “Since then, I’ve replaced plain flour with strong white flour, whose higher protein content allows for more height and chew. I also added a few strategic turns, or folds, of the dough a


Samin Nosrat’s joojeh kabob roast chicken
Here’s the secret to succulent chicken. Samin Nosrat’s joojeh kabob roast chicken recipe (Aya Brackett/PA) “Growing up, my family didn’t eat out very often,” says chef Samin Nosrat. “But when we did, it was almost always at a Persian chelo kababi, where we’d each order a humongous platter of buttery saffron rice topped with two skewers of grilled meat and a grilled tomato. “We each had our favourites, and mine was invariably joojeh kabob – tender, tangy pieces of saffron-and-


Tim Spector’s simple sauerkraut
This sauerkraut goes perfectly in salads and sausage sandwiches. Tim Spector’s simple sauerkraut (Issy Croker/PA) “Traditionally...


Jane Dunn’s salted pretzel brownies
Sweet, salty, moreish, these brownies won’t last long. Jane Dunn’s Salted Pretzel Brownies (Ellis Parrinder/PA) “Can I just say that I am...


What is a mangelwurzel, the viral vegetable sensation?
Learn how to grow this vegetable which has taken social media by storm. Cousin of beetroot, sugar beet and chard, the heirloom veggie...


How to use your freezer to transform family mealtimes and lunchboxes
Lou Robbie – who went viral for her healthy lunchbox snacks online – chats to Lauren Taylor about why we all need to use our freezers...


Edd Kimber: 3 nostalgic French desserts to make at home
Bring French patisserie to your home kitchen. Lemon Madeleines (Laura Edwards/PA) Baker and food writer Edd Kimber aims to demystify...


Vale Resort and Hensol Castle Unveil 2025 Christmas Party Packages with an early surge of bookings
The Vale Resort and Grade I-listed Hensol Castle, two of South Wales’ most popular destinations for Christmas celebrations, have...


Cardiff’s prettiest garden ice-cream parlour is serving joy by the scoopful
Tucked beside the leafy charm of Victoria Park in Canton, Let Them See Cake’s dreamy new Parlwr Hufen Ia (Ice Cream Parlour) is the...


Wimbledon-inspired strawberry recipes to tuck into for the tennis
Tennis season has started. Wimbledon-inspired strawberry recipes (Steven Paston/PA) If there was ever a food synonymous with a sporting...


Gurdeep Loyal’s treacle, mocha and blonde chocolate brownies recipe
Dense and rich, these will hit the spot. Treacle, mocha and blonde chocolate brownies (Patricia Niven/PA) “The distinction between...


Paul Hollywood: I put on Coldplay and make some bread
Lauren Taylor chats to The Great British Bake Off star about criticism, handshakes and his beginner baking tips. Paul Hollywood on the...


2 recipes to make from Asma Khan’s new cookery show: Secrets Of The Curry Kitchen
Whip up Asma Khan’s Jhal Steak and Mushroom Hakka Chow – easy Indian dishes to make at home. Mushroom Hakka Chow (Ola O.Smit/© 2025...


How to make Katie Caldesi’s Scotch eggs in an air fryer
The ultimate picnic food. Katie Caldesi’s Scotch eggs (Maja Smend/PA) “Scotch eggs were invented by Fortnum and Mason in 1738 for...


Tom Kerridge’s smoky beef short ribs recipe
Up your barbecue game with this slow cooked meat, finished off on the grill. Tom Kerridge’s smoky beef short ribs recipe (Cristian...


Best Easter egg hampers and gift baskets from Cadbury
Looking for the perfect Easter egg hampers to delight your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further! Cadbury Easter egg hampers...


Brunch substitutes for your avocado toast, as Alan Titchmarsh calls out environmental impact
Swap avocados out for these delicious alternatives… The TV gardener wants people to be more aware about the process that goes into...


3 delicious bakes to try this Easter
Put flapjack, hot cross buns and Mini Egg cookies on the menu this Easter. Jane Dunn’s hot cross buns (Ellis Parrinder/PA) Easter isn’t...


How to make Becky Excell’s Korean-style bulgogi beef or pork
Skip takeout and make this instead. Korean-style bulgogi beef or pork (Hannah Hughes/PA) This deeply flavourful Korean-inspired dish...


How to make Poppy O’Toole’s smashed potato nachos
These will feed a crowd. Smashed potato nachos (Ellis Parrinder/PA) “A nacho dish… without the nachos. Hear me out, though,” says chef...
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